House delays infrastructure vote as negotiations among Democrats stall
House progressives continue to threaten to sink the bill unless there's an agreement on the other, much larger package that expands the social safety net.
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Biden signs measure averting government shutdown
President Biden signed off late Thursday on a resolution that will keep the U.S. government open. The measure will fund federal agencies through December 3. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest from Capitol Hill.
Democrats put Biden agenda at risk
Major Garrett explains what's at stake for President Biden's agenda as two warring factions in the Democratic Party have different priorities.
Senate expected to prevent shutdown
The Senate is expected to pass a bill to prevent a government shutdown hours before the deadline. CBS News' Debra Alfarone reports from Washington, and then Nicholas Wu, a reporter covering Congress for Politico, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on that plus the battle over the debt ceiling and President Biden's budget package.
Congressional infighting delays Biden agenda
President Biden's domestic agenda is stalled by Democratic infighting as the government is on the brink of a shutdown. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Senate disagrees on funding and debt ceiling
On Tuesday, Senate Republicans blocked a second attempt by Democrats to address government funding and the country's debt ceiling. Critical deadlines for both are quickly approaching and failure to reach an agreement would result in a government shutdown and the U.S. going into default. CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanche and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joined CBS News' Ed O'Keefe to discuss what's at stake for both sides and what it will take to reach an agreement.
House Democrats divided on infrastructure bill
President Biden’s domestic agenda faces challenges as progressive House Democrats demand a larger bill dedicated to Democratic priorities before signing off on a bipartisans infrastructure bill. Senate Republicans and moderate Democrats meanwhile, are challenging the larger bill. Christina Ruffini has more.
House takes up abortion rights, budget fight
House Democrats passed a bill to protect abortion rights in response to Texas' six-week abortion ban. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about where the bill heads next as Congress faces its next major deadline.
Clock ticking on crucial Congressional deadlines
Time is running out for Congress to pass a funding bill to prevent the federal government from shutting down. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN anchor Lana Zak to discuss what's preventing lawmakers from reaching an agreement and what could happen if they don't.
Congress debates spending plan as shutdown looms
Congress is running out of time to reach a deal on spending to avoid a government shutdown. Democrats and Republicans are also in disagreement over whether to raise the debt ceiling. Nikole Killion has the details.
Democrat criticizes response to migrant camp
The Biden administration's special envoy to Haiti resigned following the expulsions of Haitian migrants to their home country. Thousands of migrants have been camping under a bridge on the southern border in Texas for several days, and the White House now says horses will no longer be used at the Del Rio border after video footage showed agents aggressively dispersing Haitians. Congressman Andy Levin, a Democrat from Michigan, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss that and efforts to raise the U.S. debt ceiling and keep the federal government from shutting down.
Key aspects of Biden agenda at risk
Democrats are working to pass President Biden's infrastructure bill and stopgap funding to keep the government running. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the legislative fight.
House Democrats pass bill to fund government
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term government funding and debt limit increase bill Tuesday night with zero Republican support. The bill now heads to the Senate where Republicans have vowed to oppose it. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN AM to discuss.
House clears stopgap measure to avert shutdown and suspend debt ceiling
The short-term continuing resolution was passed in a party-line vote of 220 to 211. It sets up a possible showdown with Republicans.
House passes bill to aid "Havana Syndrome" victims
The bill authorizes government agencies to pay personnel who suffered from injuries related to Havana Syndrome while on the job.
Biden faces legislative challenges
President Biden is facing a difficult road ahead on key parts of his administration's agenda. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with details on where things stand with his budget package, the bipartisan infrastructure bill, voting rights, immigration and more.
Democratic standoff over budget bill
Before heading to recess this week, the House of Representatives narrowly passed a blueprint for Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget proposal. CBS News political analyst Jamelle Bouie spoke to CBSN's Tom Hanson about the intra-party fight that threatened to derail President Joe Biden's priorities.
House votes to advance Biden budget outline
The House of Representatives dealt the president a major win after voting to advance several major priorities, including a budget framework and voting rights legislation. Nikole Killion reports.
House passes John Lewis voting rights bill on party lines
The bill, named after the late Georgia representative, would require certain jurisdictions to get clearance from the Justice Department before changing their voting rules.
Rally set for March on Washington anniversary
Activists are planning to protest against voter suppression on the 58th anniversary of the March on Washington. It comes as the House of Representatives plans on passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Co-founder and executive director of Black Voters Matter Cliff Albright joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
House approves $3.5 trillion budget plan, sets deadline for infrastructure vote
Under the rule passed by the House, a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill must be held by September 27.
House reconvenes after delaying budget vote
The House has reconvened after delaying a vote to advance some of President Biden's key proposals. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined CBSN with the latest from Capitol Hill.
House returns from August recess
The U.S. House of Representatives is back in session Monday following its August recess. One of the top priorities on the lawmakers' agenda is President Biden's infrastructure bill. Speaker Nancy Pelosi has set October 1 as the target date to get the bill passed. Politico reporter Nicholas Wu joins "CBSN AM" to discuss.
Pelosi seeks to move infrastructure bill, $3.5 trillion plan at same time
Pelosi's plan, however, fell flat with moderate Democrats who want the House to pass the bipartisan infrastructure deal immediately.
Challenges for Biden at home and abroad
Though his infrastructure bill passed the Senate in a rare display of bipartisanship, President Biden still needs his frayed caucus to agree on a budget. Meanwhile, as the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan, the Taliban is rapidly seizing terriroty. CBS News White House correspondent Steven Portnoy joins "CBSN AM" to talk about the president's challenges at home and abroad.
Russia's alleged hybrid warfare targeting seafloor cables vital to modern life
A web of undersea cables connects our lives and our global economy. As U.S. adversaries are accused of sabotage, they're proving to be targets of choice.
Trump accuses 6 Democratic lawmakers of "seditious behavior"
President Trump posted on social media that Democratic lawmakers who urged members of the military to disobey illegal orders should be arrested and face trial for "seditious behavior."
CDC website changes to include false claim about autism and vaccines
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
Judge rules Trump's National Guard deployment to D.C. is illegal
A federal judge ruled Thursday that President Trump's months-long deployment of thousands of National Guard forces to the streets of Washington, D.C., violates federal law.
Graham blocks House-passed bill to repeal provision allowing $500K lawsuits
Sen. Lindsey Graham blocked a Democrat-led effort to approve a House-passed measure to repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 if federal investigators search their phone records without their knowledge.
Trump admin. announces plan for new oil drilling off California, Florida
The Trump administration is proposing new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, as President Trump seeks to expand U.S. oil production.
TSA may start charging a fee for passengers without a Real ID
The TSA plans to charge a fee for air passengers who lack a Real ID or other accepted form of identification.
Judge says Trump official's testimony on removing Abrego Garcia is "a zero"
The Trump administration is pushing to remove Kilmar Abrego Garcia from the U.S. ahead of his criminal trial on human smuggling charges next year.
Florida executes man who raped, killed former manager in 1988
Florida man Richard Barry Randolph, who was convicted of raping and killing his former manager, became the 17th person executed in the state this year.